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In brief

The growth of digital engagement practices (DEP) has raised regulatory issues for broker-dealers and investment advisers. In this preview of an article from an upcoming issue of The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, Amy Greer discussed a variety of such issues, including account opening due diligence and best execution. They suggest that, as a starting place, to prepare for regulatory examinations firms should review current practices and address those concerns raised by the SEC and FINRA in their recent statements, guidance, and regulatory responses.


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Author

Amy serves as the Co-chair of Baker McKenzie's North American Financial Regulation and Enforcement Practice, which provides our clients with a full range of regulatory advice and enforcement counseling. Amy also serves on the steering committees of the Firm's Global Financial Services Regulatory and Global Financial Institutions Groups. Previously, Amy has served as chief litigation counsel at the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Philadelphia regional office and managed a team of lawyers overseeing a wide variety of enforcement matters.